1972 BMW Touring vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1978 Seat 124 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 124 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 60 kg more than 1978 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | Touring | 124 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
